Sociology Minor

The Minor in Sociology, offered by the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences , complements a large number of majors including any of the social sciences, business, journalism, radio and TV, child development, justice studies, kinesiology, education, social work, and others. SOCI 1 and any other five sociology courses, at least three of which must be upper-division = 18 total semester units required for the minor.

University Graduation Requirements

To be awarded a minor, at least 12 units of coursework must be completely distinct and separate from the coursework in the major, and coursework for the minor must include a minimum of 6 upper-division units (University Policy S16-4). Minor preparation or support courses do not count toward the 12 distinct units. Of the coursework for the minor, at least 6 units must be completed in residence at SJSU. The minimum aggregate GPA for all coursework required for the minor must be at least 2.0.

Minor Requirements (18 units)

SOCI 1 - Introduction to Sociology 3 unit(s) (D)
Other courses approved by the minor advisor, at least three of which must be upper division*

Total Units Required (18 units)

*SOCI 120 , SOCI 180 , SOCI 181 , SOCI 196 Experimental Courses and SOCI 199H may be applied to the major when they have direct relevance; such relevance is determined by advisor.